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Athal Family History

Athal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thal, Atwal, Athas, Athan, Atha, Ahl, Mathai, Athy, Nathan, Latham

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Where is the Athal family from?

You can see how Athal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athal family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Athal families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Athal's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Athal families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Athal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Athal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Athal. For the veterans among your Athal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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